As said before, the App features Location Tracking (by using AT&T network and Google Maps). Not only that, but this all-in-one dog tracker truly shines when used for its weekly health reports and daily activity tracking, as these are the main benefits of owning such a masterpiece. Whistle Labs Inc. is a subsidiary company of Mars Petcare headquartered in San Francisco, California. The tracker also comes equipped with a LED Light that can shine and/or blink in 6 different colors, informing users of different types of situations. It’s important to note that while the Whistle App is free, Whistle trackers require a subscription monthly planned that’s connected with AT&T. Lastly, the White Light. Since this device is not that small, the company recommends that this GPS dog tracker is only used by dogs that weigh at least 8 lbs or higher. The Whistle Go Explore’s companion App is called the Whistle App (available on both Google Play and Apple Store). This means that after some time of having their dog wearing the device, dog owners will be provided with weekly wellness reports, and future health features updates will soon be available. Apple device with iOS 11 or later. Read all the tech news at GadgetGram.com, Whistle Go Explore – The Most Complete GPS Dog Tracker. If you love to go out and explore with your dog but you’re always worried about your furry companion getting overly excited and chasing something deep into the woods until you can no longer see him, then we’ve got some great news for you. It’s even capable of monitoring changes in your dog’s health, bringing pet owners a much better option for preventive dog care. This means that the device is also a great addition to any dog owner’s arsenal that owns more than one dog, but they’ll obviously need to buy multiple trackers. Your Whistle subscription plan will be separate and distinct from your existing cellular provider. The LED Light will feature a Slow Flashing Blue Light during the device’s activation, as well as when users pair up their device to a WiFi network.
It’s LED Light informs users about every single state of the device, while the device itself can be paired up with the companion App (the Whistle App) to inform dog owners about their dog’s location and alert them whenever their dog(s) get lost. The Whistle Go Explore features a 3-Mode Built-In Night Light, and the LED will display a Solid White Light when users choose the Always On mode, making the device continuously illuminate at the cost of draining its battery faster than the other two modes. It once become detached from the collar attachment when my dog was in the backyard, Yesterday I noticed the entire unit was missing from dog's collar. A Flashing Blue Light represents an established Bluetooth connection between the GPS dog tracker and a smartphone. Keep in mind that the Snap Collar Attachment was designed for a one-time use only. Following the video will help you learn how to attach your Whistle GO Tracker to the collar by using a Snap or the Hook & Loop Collar Attachment. If the Flashing Green Light happens to “glitch” (enter an error state) within the WiFi range after users return from a GPS tracking session, all they have to do is go back outside the WiFi range and the device will stop flashing Green. The Whistle Go Explore will also briefly display a Flashing Blue Light every time the Smartphone App requests users to turn on the Nightlight Mode while using Bluetooth in WiFi range (more about the Nightlight Mode at the White Light section). It measures 1.82 inches in height by 1.45 inches in width by 0.61 inches in depth. The following video will show you just how easy it is to attach or detach the Whistle Go Explore tracker to/from your dog’s collar. Whistle GO and Whistle GO Explore are the most comprehensive pet trackers on the market—the only pet wearables, in fact, that put GPS tracking plus fitness and health monitoring all into one simple device. Still, 20 days of battery life can be directly translated to less charging and more adventuring for both doggy owners and their furry companions.
Users can also let their Whistle device fully drain its battery to 0%. The Whistle App allows users to set up customizable alerts for when their dogs wander-off, allowing dog owners to take action and prevent their dogs from getting lost. The tracker can also alert pet owners at any given moment. Both Whistle GO and Whistle GO Explore let you pinpoint your … Regarding the Stats Tracking feature, the Smartphone App offers doggy owners Daily Fitness Recommendations and Health Monitoring. Then, after recharging the tracker, the problem should be fixed, and the Solid Purple Light will be gone. Even though I've spent a long time praising it, the Whistle GO Explore isn't perfect. David Novak is an internationally syndicated columnist, TV and radio personality, and expert in consumer electronics.